Rosemary Bright, Lead Instructor, Interior Design
Rosemary Bright grew up in the Chicago area, surrounded by the built works of Louis Sullivan, Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright. Rosemary's interest in architecture led her to pursue undergraduate studies at the University of Oklahoma. Upon graduation, she began her architectural career as a Design Assistant for LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad, working from a jobsite trailer as the park developed around her. Subsequently, she worked as a Job Captain for an architectural firm in Point Loma, working on public and institutional architectural projects for UCSD, USD, SDSU, and Coronado Middle School. Rosemary relocated to Arizona in 2001 when she accepted a position as Lead Commercial Architect at a firm in Tucson, advancing her experience in both residential and commercial construction. After four years in Tucson, she opened her own architectural practice in sustainable residential and commercial design.
Rosemary has been teaching at The Art Institute of Tucson since October 2008. In addition to teaching, she chairs several committees and serves as faculty advisor for the Interior Design student club.
Rosemary holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oklahoma and is currently pursuing an M.B.A. at Argosy University, with a focus in Marketing. She is a Registered Architect in Arizona, and a LEED Accredited Professional with the United States Green Building Council, with a specialty in Commercial Interiors.
Florencia DeRoussel, Instructor, Interior Design
Bachelor of Interior Design, Louisiana State University.
Terese Fisher, Instructor
Daniel Garmus, Lead Instructor, Graphic Design and Advertising
Daniel Garmus has been teaching Graphic Design for The Art Institute of Tucson since 2008. Previously he taught Visual Communication for The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Daniel serves as a Graphic Design Subject Matter Expert for The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division and Education Management Corporation.
Daniel Garmus has worked as a professional artist and designer for over 22 years, including roles as Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer, Brand Manager, Illustrator and Photographer. Some of the major international companies he has worked for include PepsiCo, the United States Steel Corporation and Marathon Oil, Trojan Battery Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, Raytheon Missile Systems, Alcoa, and Intuit. Daniel Garmus continues to do freelance and contract design work for commercial and government clientele, in addition to selling his fine artwork to galleries and private collectors.
Daniel holds an M.S. in Multimedia/Visual Communications from Duquesne University; a B.S. in Visual Communication from Ashland University; and an A.S. in Visual Communication/Illustration from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Randy Harris, Instructor, Graphic Design
B.S., Ball State University
Keith Hudson, Instructor, Interior Design
M. Arch., Yale University; B.Arch., Boston Architectural Center
Carla Kenworthy, Instructor, Interior Design
B.A., Washington State University
Eleonor Leon, Instructor, Graphic Design
B.F.A., The University of Arizona.
James Lienhart , Lead Instructor, Graphic Design and Advertising
Jim Lienhart joined The Art Institute of Tucson from Chicago, where he managed his own design office in addition to teaching design at Columbia College Chicago. Jim Lienhart is recognized for his design achievements in corporate identity, branding, packaging, and publishing. He has developed many major national branding and identity programs, designed hundreds of national packages, and several national magazines. Major national firms with whom Jim has worked include Coca Cola, Kraft, McDonald's, Bristol-Myers, Breyers, Procter & Gamble, Quaker Oats, Carter's, The United States Savings Association, Healthcare Financial Management, Fannie May, H2o Plus, and many others.
His work is published in Who's Who in Graphic Art, World Trademarks and Logotypes, The Book of American Trademarks, World Graphic Design Now, Graphis, Communication Arts, Art Direction, Graphic Design U.S.A., and many others. Jim has won over 300 awards from major national design shows. Jim has always had a passion for teaching, and over the years he has helped many students launch successful careers in visual communications.
Jim earned a B.F.A. in Design and Illustration from Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design.
Steve Napoleon, Instructor, Graphic Design
B.F.A., Michigan State University.